Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overgrew
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Thanks to an exceptionally wet December, death cap mushrooms — or Amanita phalloides — have proliferated along the Central Coast and in Northern California.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026 -
Myriad small-scale efforts of mutual aid and support have proliferated.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The freshmen flourished beside Brazile, Richmond and Pringle.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Illicit activities have flourished, and after years of progress toward its eradication, Myanmar has become the world’s top opium producer and a major source of synthetic drugs, the report said.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Darnold, after a brief stint as a backup with the San Francisco 49ers, has thrived as a starter with the Minnesota Vikings and now the Seahawks.—
Greg Rosenstein,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last season, the right-hander thrived as a clubhouse leader for KC’s younger pitchers.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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For much of the intervening period, Bangladesh prospered.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Each prospered with its own unique monopoly.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Overgrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overgrew. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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